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Add
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Click to create the new load case once all parameters have been set below.
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| Assignment selection list |
Used to select which method used for assigning the selected load case.
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Assign Load
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Click to assign the selected load by the method selected.
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| Column list |
Enter in a list of elements to assign the load case to.
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Load Title
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A title can be any text string to describe the load.
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Load Case Type
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Select one of the following load types to use:
- Primary - used for both serviceability and factored design. both the serviceability and design factors will automatically be set to unity (1).
- Service - used only for serviceability checks to calculate footing dimensions.
- Ultimate - used for shear checks and reinforcement design
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| Copy Load |
All load items from a previously defined load case will be copied into the new load case once Add is clicked. Enter the Load Case number into the
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Add Self Weight
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Select Yes to add self weight of Mat foundation for analysis.
Note: This option is relevant for Mat foundation design. For all other footing types like Isolated, Combined; the program automatically calculates and adds self weight as appropriate.
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